I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 368 The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl: A Romance Belonging to the Students of Tokyo University
Gu Yifan stayed with Wu Xie for about two hours.

When we returned, the golden glow of the setting sun on the snow-capped mountains had already disappeared.

Dusk enveloped the deserted village, making it so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

When Gu Yifan returned, Yifei asked him curiously why he had been gone for so long and what they had talked about.

Gu Yifan said they discussed the route.

But Hu Yifei felt that it was definitely not as simple as just discussing the route.

Although they were only staying for one night, everyone worked together to gather some usable supplies, such as old bed boards, to patch up the broken windows.

The temperature in the room has increased considerably.

The warm fire faintly illuminated everyone's faces.

Everyone looked tired, especially Mika, who couldn't help but yawn.

Guan Gu suddenly raised a very constructive question: since this is a dream instance, how can they still sleep?

Everyone looked at each other, none of them having thought about this question.

"Good question. I don't know either. We'll find out if we try." Ziqiao didn't care at all about this kind of question that would make a philosophy master like Professor Zeng rack his brains.

He always had a carefree and easygoing attitude of "what's done is done" and "I accept all good or bad things".

Ziqiao quickly stuffed himself into his sleeping bag and yawned.

"Let me try it out for everyone first. Hmm."

But Ms. Hu, who was stumped by this problem, wouldn't let Ziqiao fall asleep so easily.

She exchanged a glance with Mika.

"Get up, Ziqiao."

"Don't sleep!"

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? I'm willing to be a guinea pig and help you find the answer first, why did you wake me up!" Ziqiao was dragged out of his sleeping bag by the two of them, who pulled him by the arm.

“Anyone can be a guinea pig, but not you, Ziqiao,” Ms. Hu said matter-of-factly.

“That’s right, that’s right, you snore as soon as you fall asleep, and none of us can sleep!” Meijia said as well.

"Hey you guys," Zi Qiao was speechless at the two women's selfless and insulting behavior, and had no choice but to get up and walk out.

"Where are you going?" Mika asked, blinking.

Lu Ziqiao was too lazy to pay attention to her.

Mika persisted, "You're not planning to give up and jump off a cliff to commit suicide, are you?"

"Bullshit!" Ziqiao said without turning his head. "I'm going to pee, do you want to see?"

"Pah! Your little earthworm is something even girls would call cute. You think you can pollute my eyes? Go to hell, you bastard!"

Meijia is a professional at roasting people.

Everyone burst into laughter.

After Ziqiao left, Guangu continued the previous topic, "If we can fall asleep in our dreams, wouldn't that be a dream within a dream!"

"It seems like some people dream in their sleep."

Miss Qin yawned slightly, sat by the fire, hugged her knees, and said with a smile, "There is a kind of tranquil beauty to it."

After Gu Yifan returned, Miss Qin acted very naturally, as if she had never said those words.

"I can't imagine it," Zhanbo shook his head. "Practice makes perfect, I'll give it a try first!"

Before Zhanbo could even get into his sleeping bag, Ms. Hu grabbed his ear and pulled him up, saying, "Trying to cheat, huh? You're not allowed to sleep!"

Gu Yifan: "How did it suddenly shift from philosophical questions to an all-nighter competition?"

The lives of everyone in the apartment are just so absurd.

"I think this idea is quite interesting. Guan Gu, why don't you use it as inspiration for your new comic?" Gu Yifan joked.

To everyone's surprise, Guan Gu nodded thoughtfully.

The conversation abruptly ended, and everyone, exhausted from sleep, stared at the flickering flames and gradually fell silent.

As if it were contagious, they started yawning one after another.

Lin Wanyu leaned against Gu Yifan, her head resting on his shoulder. She couldn't even open her eyes, and her head started to feel heavier and heavier.

Finally, after slipping off Gu Yifan's shoulder several times, Miss Lin yawned and said sleepily, "I can't play anymore, I'm going to sleep, goodnight everyone."

"Goodnight." Gu Yifan patted Wanyu's hand. "We have to get up early tomorrow."

Even Mika couldn't hold on any longer, and everyone climbed into their sleeping bags one after another.

Only Ms. Hu remained as energetic as if she had been injected with chicken blood, pursing her lips and looking at everyone with disdain.

"Noob!"

"They all claim to be young, yet they can't even stay up all night."

"Yifei, stop being stubborn and go to sleep," Gu Yifan interrupted Ms. Hu.

"Why aren't you asleep?" Hu Yifei originally wanted to sleep, but seeing Gu Yifan still sitting there, she asked curiously.

"Keep watch," Gu Yifan said casually.

"Zhanbo, you'll take over for me later, and then it'll be Ziqiao's turn."

Zhanbo didn't say anything. Just three seconds after lying down, muffled snoring came from his sleeping bag.

Gu Yifan: "."

"Then I'll stay with you and keep watch." Ms. Hu thought for a moment, then stood up, carefully walked around the sleeping bags of the others, sat down next to Gu Yifan, and said boldly.

“We girls aren’t just protected; we’re protected together, and we have each other as companions.”

Even so, what Hu Yifei really wanted was to spend more time with Gu Yifan, even if it was just sitting side by side without saying a word.

Just then, Ziqiao returned excitedly, only to be taken aback to find everyone had entered their sleeping bags.

"Why is everyone asleep?"

"Who told you to take so long?" Ms. Hu replied. "You must have gotten sleepy waiting for me."

"Damn it, I was just about to go to sleep and you guys dragged me out of bed." Ziqiao was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

"Ziqiao, every minute you talk, you'll sleep less," Gu Yifan reminded him.

Lu Ziqiao hurriedly crawled into his sleeping bag, thought for a moment, and winked at Gu Yifan.

"By the way, the starry sky outside is especially beautiful, you two should go and see it."

Ms. Hu blushed and instinctively retorted, "Get lost! What are we going to see?"

Lu Ziqiao shrugged, gave a wicked laugh, and remained silent.

Before long, the room was filled with the sounds of snoring.

Hu Yifei was still thinking about the starry sky that Ziqiao had mentioned.

Living in the city for too long, I've almost forgotten what the starry sky looks like. Although the lights of thousands of homes are indeed bright, after a while, I still want to see natural scenery.

Ms. Hu secretly glanced at Gu Yifan, her intentions quite clear. She couldn't bring herself to do it, so couldn't Gu Yifan be a gentleman and take the initiative to invite her?

As a result, when Ms. Hu was peeking at Gu Yifan, Gu Yifan happened to turn his head and look at her as well.

Their eyes met briefly before looking away.

Hu Yifei felt a little guilty. Everyone was in the same room. What if they were discovered? Should she explain or not?

"Um... I'm going to the restroom. You can keep an eye on things for me." That's what Ms. Hu said.

"Okay." Gu Yifan nodded.

Hearing this "hello," Hu Yifei felt a little unhappy. What was she pretending for? She just replied with a simple "hello."

Shouldn't I say I'm here with you?

Hu Yifei gritted her teeth, stood up, and walked out.

When she reached the door and saw that there was still no movement behind her, Ms. Hu turned around in annoyance.

"Do you think there might be wolves in this deserted village?"

With his back to Ms. Hu, Gu Yifan's smile widened even more.

He naturally understood Hu Yifei's hints; it was practically an explicit statement.

Gu Yifan nodded as if he suddenly realized something, and stood up with a smile, "Then I'll go keep an eye on things for you, that way it'll be safer. Don't worry, I definitely won't peek."

Ms. Hu's face flushed red instantly. She glared at Gu Yifan with annoyance before turning and leaving the room.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, then added some more firewood to the fire before going outside.

Unbeknownst to them, beside Wan Yu, who was fast asleep, Qin Yumo quietly opened her beautiful eyes and gently bit her lip.

The starry sky, you know.
Stepping out of the room, the temperature plummeted at night, and the cold wind felt like knives scraping my face.

Fortunately, Gu Yifan was still able to hold on.

As soon as he stepped outside, he didn't see Ms. Hu. Just as Gu Yifan was wondering about this,

A rustling sound came from beside my ear.

Then Ms. Hu suddenly popped out from behind a pillar and made a face at Gu Yifan.

"what!"

Gu Yifan: "."

I could see the excitement on Ms. Hu's face.

Gu Yifan was startled, then belatedly feigned horror, "Wow, Yifei, what are you doing hiding behind the pillar? You scared me!"

Although Gu Yifan indulged Hu Yifei's prank, Hu Yifei saw through Gu Yifan's acting skills at a glance.

It's so fake, it's really true!
Hu Yifei rolled her eyes and muttered, "This didn't even scare you?"

"Maybe I'm just a bit oblivious." Gu Yifan handed Hu Yifei a windbreaker he had casually taken out.

"Hmph, you know you're oblivious, do you really need me to invite you?" Ms. Hu said indignantly, refusing to take the coat and instead shrinking closer to Gu Yifan.

"You've got really strong kidney fire, standing next to you makes me feel all warm."

"How can I satisfy you, Sister Yifei, if my kidneys aren't healthy?"

With no outsiders around, Gu Yifan stopped being reserved and made a half-joking remark.

"Pah! You scoundrel."

A blush crept onto Ms. Hu's cheeks.

She appears to be a tomboy, but she can actually be shy.

However, Ms. Hu's behavior when shy is a little different from that of ordinary girls.
"What, you little rascal, you're not up to any funny business, are you?" Ms. Hu was shy, but she could be a bit more roguish than the person who made her shy.

As long as everyone else is shy, her shyness doesn't matter.

"No way, it's so cold, I'm not going to go crazy with you." Ms. Hu gave Gu Yifan a wary look.

It seems like he might actually come up with some weird idea.

Gu Yifan: "."

"Yifei, what are you thinking about?"

Putting aside the fact that this is a dungeon world, it's a bit too wild in this desolate wilderness.

Ms. Hu raised an eyebrow triumphantly. See, she's shy now. She still wins.

"Didn't you need to go to the toilet?" Gu Yifan didn't argue with Yifei, who was a master of winning strategies, and asked again. If this copy world was realistic enough, and you could even go to the toilet, then again, since you could eat, you must be able to poop too.

"It was already resolved a long time ago. Who's like you guys who can just find a corner and loosen your belt?" Ms. Hu rolled her eyes.

In the wild, it is more inconvenient for women than for men.

"I feel like you're being sarcastic or mocking."

Gu Yifan held Ms. Hu's hand and walked along the road, relying on his night vision.

Before long, they arrived at a small earthen slope.

"It's your own filthy mind that's the problem," Ms. Hu replied with a sly smile.

Seeing Gu Yifan raise his head, she also raised her head.

The next second, a look of shock and disbelief flashed in Ms. Hu's eyes.

I looked up and saw a sky full of stars.

Thousands upon thousands of stars shone brightly.

Like a wall inlaid with colorful gemstones, the dazzling Milky Way flashes by right before your eyes, seemingly within reach.

At this moment, the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, a romance belonging to the people of Dongda University, truly came to life.

"So, it really is possible to see the Milky Way."

Ms. Hu was so stunned by the beautiful scenery before her that she was speechless.

He muttered to himself, filled with emotion.

"Yes, very beautiful."

Gu Yifan looked up and sighed as well.

I wonder who else is looking up at the same starry sky right now.

Without the light pollution of the city, the starry sky in the pitch-black night is like a series of night lights.

Gu Yifan reached out from behind and put his arm around the petite Ms. Hu.

The two quietly admired the starry sky and the snow-capped mountains that stood out prominently in the darkness before them.

"It is said that compared to the changes in astronomical units, the time that humankind has experienced is but a drop in the ocean."

Gu Yifan said softly, "So, the starry sky we're seeing right now..."

"It's the same starry sky that the ancients saw, right?" Ms. Hu chimed in, chuckling softly. "Of course I know, I'm a university professor."

Gu Yifan smiled but didn't say anything; all he wanted was the harmonious atmosphere at that moment.

"I wonder if we'll see a shooting star." Ms. Hu pressed her back tightly against Gu Yifan's chest, feeling warm and comfortable.

Ms. Hu, who used to be like a nimble little female leopard, has now shed her wildness and vigilance and become a lazy cat.

"This is a dungeon world. Even if you see it and make a wish, it probably won't come true," Gu Yifan said.

But Ms. Hu twisted the soft flesh of his arm and glanced at Gu Yifan with a half-smile.

Are you going to say it or not? If you can't speak properly, then don't make a sound.

"However, I think it should work," Gu Yifan said, changing the subject.

Ms. Hu nodded in satisfaction, "I think so too."

Unfortunately, the two stood for a long time, their necks aching from holding their heads up, but they still couldn't catch a glimpse of the rare shooting star.

"It's been changed back," Gu Yifan said regretfully.

"No, I want to wait a little longer." Ms. Hu's stubbornness kicked in again, and she insisted on not leaving.

Helpless, Gu Yifan tried to persuade him again.

at this time
"what!"

A clear scream came from not far away.

Gu Yifan and Hu Yifei both turned their heads and looked toward the source of the sound.

The dark, deserted village blocked the view.

"It's Yu Mo!"

The two said in unison.

"Oh no, could Yu Mo be in danger?"

Ms. Hu's expression changed, and she put her desire to see the shooting star out of her mind, transforming back into a nimble cheetah.

She deftly broke free from Gu Yifan's embrace and darted away.

"Go over and have a look!"

Gu Yifan followed closely behind, even faster than Ms. Hu.

Just as the two turned a corner, two bright green will-o'-the-wisps suddenly appeared in front of them.

Hu Yifei was startled and trembled.

"careful!"

Gu Yifan reacted quickly, pulling Ms. Hu behind him.

I don't know if it was a stray dog ​​or a wolf, but it was probably the size of a medium-sized dog. It came out from the dark corner of the wall.

They bumped into the two of them.

The stray dog ​​lowered its body, opened its mouth wide, and made a whining alarm sound.

They walked a certain distance and then stopped, pacing back and forth.

The green light that Hu Yifei saw was not will-o'-the-wisp, but the hungry eyes of wild dogs.

"There really are wolves!" Hu Yifei exclaimed in surprise.

Gu Yifan was faster; he didn't know how Miss Qin was doing.

There's no time to waste.

Suddenly, an invisible, sharp little sword appeared in Gu Yifan's hand as he charged forward.

Before the stray dog ​​hiding behind the wall could dodge, it was instantly pierced through the dog's body.

They squeezed into the wild dog's wide-open mouth, ready to howl.

It charged wildly, pulverizing the internal organs, and then emerged from behind!

"thump."

The ferocious-looking stray dog ​​immediately collapsed and died.

All that remained was the lingering green light in their eyes, still carrying a longing for food.

In Ms. Hu's eyes, she didn't even see how Gu Yifan did it. She saw the wolf fall to the ground silently as Gu Yifan stepped over the stray dog.

"Amazing!"

Ms. Hu's heart, which was pounding fiercely, suddenly began to race.

"Hey, wait for me."

Hu Yifei is afraid of ghosts, but not dogs.

Before she could even grumble to herself that she had been startled by a large stray dog, she realized that...

Seeing Gu Yifan rush forward, Hu Yifei quickly chased after him.

After turning another corner, as they were about to return to the room where everyone was camping,

Gu Yifan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Miss Qin.

She was holding a wooden stick that she had picked up from somewhere, and there were four or five stray dogs of different sizes around her.

He bared his teeth and howled at Miss Qin.

Perhaps they were pet dogs that didn't leave when the village was first abandoned.

Now they've become stray dogs still living in the deserted village.

They hide somewhere during the day, but emerge at night, only coming over when they smell food and the scent of strangers.

"Sister Yu Mo!"

Gu Yifan shouted.

While attracting the attention of the pack of stray dogs, it also startled Qin Yumo, who was terrified and at a loss.

"Yi Yi Fan".

Seeing Gu Yifan rushing over, Miss Qin's initial panic subsided somewhat, and she shouted, "Help me!"

At this moment, Yifei, who was closely following behind, also arrived.

"Leave it to me, I'm going to avenge myself!"

As she spoke, the reckless Ms. Hu charged at the pack of stray dogs with her bare hands.

Gu Yifan originally wanted to tell her to be careful, but then he suddenly remembered that injuries can be repaired.

Then it doesn't matter.

Perhaps sensing the threat, the pack of wild dogs was not scared away; instead, they split into two groups.

Three stray dogs pounced on Ms. Qin, while the rest surrounded Ms. Hu.

"Hmph, how dare a few stray dogs act like this in front of me, Hu Yifei!" Ms. Hu, suppressing her anger, quickened her pace even further.

Several heavy, muffled thuds were heard.

One of the stray dogs that couldn't resist lunging at Ms. Hu was kicked away, rolled on the ground, and couldn't get up, howling in pain.

It looks like his waist was broken by the kick.

The other stray dogs also pounced at her, but they were no match for Hu Yifei. She dodged their attacks and instead took a punch or a kick, sending them flying far away.

Gu Yifan was somewhat surprised.

Just as Mulan took her father's place in the army in ancient times, Hu Yifei single-handedly defeats a pack of thugs today.

It seemed that Yifei didn't need help. Just as Gu Yifan was about to see if Miss Qin needed any help.

"boom!"

"Ouch~!"

A stray dog's pitiful howl rang out.

Miss Qin, gripping a wooden stick with both hands, shouted fiercely, "I told you not to come any closer! Get out of here!"

Ms. Qin, who was initially afraid of stray dogs, actually mustered up her courage and managed to hit one of the dogs on the head with a stick.

The injured wild dog, writhing wildly, gradually lost its life.

Miss Qin was no longer timid. She raised her eyebrows and scolded the hesitant stray dogs.

"Get out of here! Or this is what will happen to you!"

Perhaps having learned from past mistakes, they sensed that this human was not someone to be trifled with.

The two remaining stray dogs turned around, tucked their tails between their legs, and slunk away.

"Yu Mo, are you alright?" Yi Fei rushed over as well.

Miss Qin said with a smile, "It's okay, it's not that scary."

She had no idea she could be this strong!
(End of this chapter)